Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers Week 7 betting preview

The Washington Football Team (2-4) faces the Green Bay Packers (5-1) at Lambeau Field on Sunday for Week 7 of the NFL. The Packers started the week as 10.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 7.5. The total points line is set at 48.5.

• Washington has a 1-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Packers hold a record of 5-1-0.
• Washington has a 4-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Packers have a 2-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board                

• Washington is averaging 22.7 points per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Packers are averaging 24.0 (15th).
• Defensively, Washington is giving up a whopping 31.0 points per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Packers are giving up an average of 22.7 points (13th).

Moving the chains               

• With an average of 336.2, Washington ranks 24th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Packers rank 23rd with 343.5 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, Washington is giving up 423.0 per game this season (31st in the league), an inferior number to the Packers, who are giving up an average of 315.0 (5th).

Ascendency in the air?               

• Washington has recorded 229.8 passing yards per game this season (24th in the league). As such, this may be a favorable matchup for the Packers who have given up just 206.5 passing yards per game (4th).
• Meanwhile, the Packers have recorded 234.0 passing yards per game this season (21st in the league), while Washington's defense has given up 309.5 passing yards per game (32nd).

Advantage on the ground?               

• Looking at the ground game, Washington has recorded 106.3 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Conversely, the Packers are giving up 108.5 rushing yards per game (13th).
• On the other hand, the Packers have recorded 109.5 rushing yards per game this season (T17th in the league), while Washington is giving up 113.5 rushing yards per game (19th).

Protecting the ball                

• Looking at its ability to force turnovers, Washington has recorded 7 total takeaways this season (T13th in the league), while the Packers have recorded 9 (T7th).
• On offense, Washington has recorded 9 total giveaways this season (T24th in the league), while the Packers have taken better care of the ball, recording 5 (T3rd).

First to Score              

Washington is +155 to score first, while the Packers are -196.

• Washington and Green Bay have both scored first in one of six games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?              

• The Packers have recorded the first touchdown in one of its six games this season.
• The Washington Football Team has yet to record the first touchdown in a game this season. 

First Scoring Play              

• Washington Touchdown 0 / 6 +400
• Washington Field Goal 1 / 6 +400
• Washington Safety 0 / 6 +5500
• Green Bay Touchdown 0 / 6 +115
• Green Bay Field Goal 1 / 6 +360
• Green Bay Safety 0 / 6 +6000

Which team will get a quick start?             

Washington is +195 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Packers are -245.

• Washington has been the first to score 10 points in one of its six games this season.
• The Packers have been the first to score 10 points in four of their six games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline                

The Packers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -256, while Washington is +205.

• Washington has a 0-6-0 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Packers hold a record of 1-4-1.

Last Time They Met              

The Packers recorded a 20-15 victory over Washington at Lambeau Field when these teams last met in Week 14, 2019.

Aaron Jones had a complete game on that day, recording 134 rushing yards, 58 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.